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Investigating the Influence of Self-Compassion-Focused Interventions on Posttraumatic Stress: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Self-compassion-focused interventions may be able to decrease posttraumatic stress symptoms. However, previous studies demonstrated mixed effects in which a series of confounders were not systematically quantified. In this study, a systematic review with meta-analysis was conducted to quantify the effects of self-compassion-focused therapies on posttraumatic stress disorder.

Methods

Twelve eligible studies were included after a systematic search of databases. Outcome measures were extracted for posttraumatic stress disorder.

Results

Our data indicated a medium protective effect on posttraumatic stress symptoms (SMD = - 0.65), with most of the studies (8/12) coming from clinical settings. More importantly, longer interventions were associated with better posttraumatic stress outcomes (p < 0.001). Baseline or changes in self-compassion scores were not associated with posttraumatic stress outcomes post-interventions.

Conclusions

Overall, findings from this meta-analysis quantified the complex influence of self-compassion-focused interventions on posttraumatic stress symptoms and may provide insights for optimizing intervention strategies.

Systematic review and meta-analysis registration prospero crd42020208663

Supplementary information

The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12671-021-01732-3.

SUBMITTER: Luo X

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8460848 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Investigating the Influence of Self-Compassion-Focused Interventions on Posttraumatic Stress: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Luo Xi X Che Xianwei X Lei Yi Y Li Hong H

Mindfulness 20210924 12

<h4>Objectives</h4>Self-compassion-focused interventions may be able to decrease posttraumatic stress symptoms. However, previous studies demonstrated mixed effects in which a series of confounders were not systematically quantified. In this study, a systematic review with meta-analysis was conducted to quantify the effects of self-compassion-focused therapies on posttraumatic stress disorder.<h4>Methods</h4>Twelve eligible studies were included after a systematic search of databases. Outcome me ...[more]

PMID: 34584575

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Dataset Information

Investigating the Influence of Self-Compassion-Focused Interventions on Posttraumatic Stress: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Systematic review and meta-analysis registration prospero crd42020208663

Supplementary information

Publications

Investigating the Influence of Self-Compassion-Focused Interventions on Posttraumatic Stress: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

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